What is the going rate for hiring someone to wait in line for you on Black Friday?
$50 an hour
$35 an hour
$175 an hour
$60 an hour
What was the first department store to advertise a post-Thanksgiving sale?
Macy's
Which U.S. state spends the most money per shopper on Black Friday?
Wisconsin
What year did retailers first open at midnight for Black Friday?
In 2011, several retailers (including Target, Kohl's, Macy's, Best Buy, and Bealls) opened at midnight for the first time.
Why is Black Friday "black"?
Because retailers make a profit, their numbers go from red to black
What time does in-store foot traffic peak on Black Friday?
4pm
The term Black Friday originated in what U.S. city?
Philadelphia
Which retailer is the most dangerous place to shop on Black Friday?
Walmart
What percent of Black Friday shoppers later regret their purchases?
44%
18%
68%
52%
How much does the average Black Friday shopper spend?
$520
What is the Monday after Black Friday called?
Cyber Monday
Who are the biggest spenders on Black Friday?
According to The Washington Post, the biggest spenders are Millennials (those born between 1977 and 1995).
What is Black Friday called in Mexico?
"El Buen Fin"
How many countries besides the U.S. have some form of Black Friday?
20
10
45
130
Which items are discounted the least on Black Friday?
Furniture
Black Friday begins the day after which holiday?
Thanksgiving
What did some merchants try to rename Black Friday?
Big Friday
What year did Black Friday become the busiest shopping day of the year?
Black Friday has routinely been the busiest shopping day of the year in the United States since 2005.
What percent of Americans shop on Black Friday?
45%
70%
60%
90%